Change in minimum river flow in Australia

Australia: Change in minimum river flow was 12.7% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.7%
Change on year
up 330.9%
World rank
63rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
43.2%
in 2013
All-time low
-25.6%
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Change in minimum river flow in Australia, 2005–2024

-20020402005201420242005: -2 %2006: -10.9 %2007: -24.2 %2008: -23.9 %2009: -17.5 %2010: -12.7 %2011: 4.8 %2012: 28.3 %2013: 43.2 %2014: 43.1 %2015: 37.3 %2016: 21.2 %2017: -2.2 %2018: -9.5 %2019: -15.3 %2020: -22.6 %2021: -25.6 %2022: -19.4 %2023: -5.5 %2024: 12.7 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, change in minimum river flow in Australia stood at 12.7%.

That represents a change of up 330.9% on the previous year and down 70.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in minimum river flow in Australia peaked at 43.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, -25.6%, in 2021.

Australia ranks 63rd of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -15.7% -24.2% -2.0% 5
2010s 13.8% -15.3% 43.2% 10
2020s -12.1% -25.6% 12.7% 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 60 United Arab Emirates 13.7% compare
  2. 61 Sudan 13.4% compare
  3. 62 Liberia 13.2% compare
  4. 64 Micronesia (Federated States of) 12.6% compare
  5. 65 Egypt 12.4% compare
  6. 66 Indonesia 12.4% compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Australia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is change in minimum river flow in Australia?
Change in minimum river flow in Australia was 12.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest change in minimum river flow recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 43.2% in 2013.
What is the lowest change in minimum river flow recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was -25.6% in 2021.
How does Australia rank for change in minimum river flow?
Australia ranks 63rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is change in minimum river flow rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Change in minimum river flow (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Change in minimum river flow (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
249 places, 4,980 data points, 2005–2024
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